The difference between Disconsolate and Dreary

When used as adjectives, disconsolate means cheerless, dreary, whereas dreary means drab.


Disconsolate is also noun with the meaning: disconsolateness.

check bellow for the other definitions of Disconsolate and Dreary

  1. Disconsolate as an adjective:

    Cheerless, dreary.

    Examples:

    "I opened my eyes to this disconsolate day."

  2. Disconsolate as an adjective:

    Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

    Examples:

    "For weeks after the death of her cat she was disconsolate."

  1. Disconsolate as a noun (obsolete):

    Disconsolateness.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Barrow"

  1. Dreary as an adjective:

    Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.

    Examples:

    "It had rained for three days straight, and the dreary weather dragged the townspeople's spirits down."

    "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary..."

  2. Dreary as an adjective (obsolete):

    Grievous, dire; appalling.